Hawai'i Silversword, Silversword
Argyroxiphiumsandwicense

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Argyroxiphium (ar-gy-roh-ZIF-ee-um)
Species: sandwicense (sand-wich-EN-see)

Synonym:Argyroxiphium sandwicense subsp. sandwicense

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting